By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private James Braghetta (ASN: 1638727), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Braghetta distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery F, 108th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Gilles, France, 29 September 1918, in bringing up food under heavy shell fire.